• Job Description

  Req#: R5258

  Job Summary

  Otsuka is seeking a strategic, dynamic, and innovative Vice President, Global Medical Affairs. By anticipating industry trends, understanding clinical insights, and identifying unmet medical needs, the Vice President, Global Medical Affairs will ensure the delivery of high-quality products and solutions. At Otsuka we are leaders in neuroscience and nephrology, we are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture.

  In collaboration with executive leadership, the Vice President, Global Medical Affairs will define medical affairs strategy and goals, develop and implement Medical Affairs plans, policies and procedures while maintaining excellence in standards and practice. The Vice President, Global Medical Affairs will advance collaborations with key opinion leaders and oversees plans for scientific engagement with health care practitioners, research groups, payers, and patient advocacy groups.

  This instrumental role provides thought leadership and oversight for the following functions within global medical affairs: medical strategy, medical communications, medical education, medical operations and field medical affairs. The incumbent will work closely with both the R&D and commercial organizations to deliver innovative solutions to patients.

  Job Description

  • Head the Global Medical Affairs function spanning the global organization inclusive of all therapeutic areas.
  • Accountable for review and approval of Medical Affairs Strategic Imperatives and Tactics for Brand Plans including all outputs of Medical Affairs such as data generation strategies, publications, IITs, field-based strategies, etc. Ensure that Medical Affairs resources and activities are appropriately focused to deliver on Global and Regional plans.
  • Ensure strong collaboration and optimal resource utilization between global and regional medical teams.
  • Lead the implementation of medical affairs program strategies and assure high quality execution of medical affairs activities.
  • Facilitate scientific engagement across a broad range of stakeholders to gather insights and dissemination information.
  • Provide strategic input and tactical guidance for scientific publications, including publication plans, manuscripts, abstracts and poster presentations.
  • Support teams on conference activities, advisory board meetings, strategy planning, patient educational materials, speaker training and evaluation.
  • Responsible for optimizing Global Medical Affairs policies, processes, vendor selection and management, staffing, and budget. Responsible for setting departmental objectives, developing, and tracking key activities and communicating to executive leadership status of objectives.
  • Review and approval of promotion and scientific materials.
  • Provide Medical expertise to the R&D organization to drive medical value and differentiation.
  • Provide Medical expertise to the Commercial organization to assist in the development and execution of compliant commercial activities.
  • Support medical due diligence for product licensing and acquisition.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications/ Required

  Knowledge/ Experience and Skills:

  Knowledge

  • Comprehensive knowledge of global medical affairs activities with in-depth knowledge of US, European and Asian requirements.
  • Experience in a pharmaceutical environment with strong knowledge of relevant compliance and regulatory environment.
  • Expertise in Neuroscience (psychiatry or neurology), Nephrology and/or Immunology therapeutic areas.
  • Proven track record in the areas of medical strategy, product launches, field based MSL team development, medical communications and thought leader engagement.

  Skills

  • Ability to lead, inspire and influence a global team, functioning in a matrix structure, through vision and strategy setting.
  • Self-reflective and aware of their own limitations, a great listener, open to feedback and self-improvement.
  • Demonstrated business acumen; excellent people management and leadership skills, able to manage complex technical organizations.
  • A proven ability to execute and get results through leading others whilst leading by example.
  • Demonstrated ability to build successful relationships and develop partnerships with key business partners and customers/investigators
  • Strategic thinking and innovative mindset
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, forging relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills

  Experience and Educational Qualifications

  • MD, DO, PhD, PharmD or equivalent degree with minimum of 15 years’ experience in biotech, pharma or related areas with at least 5 years of leadership experience.
  • Experience leading medical teams in US, European and Asian markets.

  Competencies
  Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
  Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
  Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
  Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
  Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
  Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

  Annual Salary :

  Minimum $318,108.00 - Maximum $457,280.25, plus annual incentive: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

  Company benefits : comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, company provided Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) match, PTO allotment each calendar year, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

  Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka .

  Disclaimer:

  This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

  Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic .

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability . You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request .

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• About the company

  Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.,

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